Retail Store buildings in Los Angeles
154 retail store buildings benchmarked under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), graded by ENERGY STAR score.
At a glance
154 retail store buildings in Los Angeles disclose their energy use under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), 1% of the city's 11,498 benchmarked buildings and its 6th-largest property type. They average an ENERGY STAR score of 71 (median 83) and a site EUI of 54.5 kBtu/ft². The top scorer is 10730 W PICO BLVD, at 100.
Top of the class
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10730 W PICO BLVD | A100 | 1.6 kBtu/ft² | 713,025 sq ft |
| 210 N AVENUE 21 | A100 | 6.5 kBtu/ft² | 177,088 sq ft |
| 3535 S LA CIENEGA BLVD | A100 | 30.6 kBtu/ft² | 172,517 sq ft |
| 717 SAN JULIAN ST | A100 | 5.1 kBtu/ft² | 153,252 sq ft |
| 12755 SHERMAN WAY | A100 | 11.3 kBtu/ft² | 136,356 sq ft |
| 1701 N GAFFEY ST | A100 | 35.3 kBtu/ft² | 132,354 sq ft |
| 14920 RAYMER ST | A100 | 28.5 kBtu/ft² | 131,095 sq ft |
| 6310 W 3RD ST | A100 | 5.0 kBtu/ft² | 126,700 sq ft |
| 21751 W VICTORY BLVD | A100 | 6.7 kBtu/ft² | 120,000 sq ft |
| 17921 VENTURA BLVD | A100 | 6.4 kBtu/ft² | 66,300 sq ft |
| 8409 RESEDA BLVD | A100 | 10.7 kBtu/ft² | 63,438 sq ft |
| 1144 CROCKER ST | A100 | 6.4 kBtu/ft² | 63,231 sq ft |
| 752 E PICO BLVD | A100 | 7.8 kBtu/ft² | 57,753 sq ft |
| 19800 VENTURA BLVD | A100 | 12.1 kBtu/ft² | 47,000 sq ft |
| 820 S BROADWAY | A100 | 6.8 kBtu/ft² | 44,700 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 E WASHINGTON BLVD | D1 | 112.1 kBtu/ft² | 102,820 sq ft |
| 718 E COMMERCIAL ST | D1 | 377.2 kBtu/ft² | 60,344 sq ft |
| 8901 BRADLEY AVE | D1 | 195.0 kBtu/ft² | 55,005 sq ft |
| 17643 SHERMAN WAY | D1 | 133.7 kBtu/ft² | 27,620 sq ft |
| 19413 VICTORY BLVD | D1 | 390.8 kBtu/ft² | 26,934 sq ft |
| 19348 RINALDI ST | D1 | 231.9 kBtu/ft² | 26,690 sq ft |
| 6020 S SEABLUFF DR | D1 | 330.5 kBtu/ft² | 10,908 sq ft |
| 12914 VENTURA BLVD | D2 | 129.4 kBtu/ft² | 52,653 sq ft |
| 7600 LAUREL CANYON BLVD | D2 | 198.3 kBtu/ft² | 23,546 sq ft |
| 10311 N SEPULVEDA BLVD | D6 | 112.6 kBtu/ft² | 81,188 sq ft |
| 17955 VENTURA BLVD | D11 | 78.6 kBtu/ft² | 35,000 sq ft |
| 21218 ROSCOE BLVD | D13 | 145.1 kBtu/ft² | 99,200 sq ft |
| 19718 SHERMAN WAY | D13 | 75.3 kBtu/ft² | 21,025 sq ft |
| 4211 EAGLE ROCK BLVD | D16 | 73.7 kBtu/ft² | 32,048 sq ft |
| 725 S FIGUEROA ST | D20 | 135.5 kBtu/ft² | 102,009 sq ft |
Scale
Largest
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10730 W PICO BLVD | A100 | 1.6 kBtu/ft² | 713,025 sq ft |
| 14000 RIVERSIDE DR | A99 | 23.4 kBtu/ft² | 312,150 sq ft |
| 4550 W PICO BLVD | –— | 58.3 kBtu/ft² | 296,895 sq ft |
| 2650 E OLYMPIC BLVD | –— | 13.2 kBtu/ft² | 266,041 sq ft |
| 21900 VANOWEN ST | A91 | 28.8 kBtu/ft² | 243,474 sq ft |
| 9301 N TAMPA AVE | A93 | 24.9 kBtu/ft² | 230,787 sq ft |
| 9301 TAMPA AVE | B80 | 36.3 kBtu/ft² | 230,787 sq ft |
| 14060 RIVERSIDE DR | A85 | 38.5 kBtu/ft² | 229,213 sq ft |
| 14060 RIVERSIDE DR | A90 | 40.3 kBtu/ft² | 229,213 sq ft |
| 8734 BELLANCA AVE | –— | 10.2 kBtu/ft² | 217,800 sq ft |
How do Los Angeles's retail store buildings compare with the rest of the city?
Their average ENERGY STAR score of 71 is roughly in line with the citywide average of 76. Average site EUI is 54.5 kBtu/ft², about 20% above the city's 45.6 kBtu/ft² across all property types. 60% of the scored retail store buildings reach 75 or higher, the ENERGY STAR certification threshold. Together they reported 32,248 tCO₂e in their latest years, 2% of the city's disclosed building emissions.
How do Los Angeles's retail store buildings compare nationally?
Across all 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers there are 3,025 retail store buildings, averaging an ENERGY STAR score of 73 and a site EUI of 57.7 kBtu/ft². Los Angeles has the 3rd-most retail store buildings of the 15 jurisdictions with at least 25. By average ENERGY STAR score it ranks 9th of 14; Kansas City leads at 87.
How big and how old are Los Angeles's retail store buildings?
The average retail store building here has 78,068 sq ft of floor area, roughly in line with the citywide average of 79,889 sq ft. Together they cover 12.0 million square feet. The average year built is 1977, against 1975 for all disclosed buildings in the city. The largest is 10730 W PICO BLVD, at 713,025 sq ft.
More on Los Angeles's buildings
- All Los Angeles benchmarked buildings· LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE)
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- Office buildings in Los Angeles· 676 buildings
- Non-Refrigerated Warehouse buildings in Los Angeles· 392 buildings
- Manufacturing/Industrial Plant buildings in Los Angeles· 276 buildings
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- Self-Storage Facility buildings in Los Angeles· 148 buildings
- Retail Store buildings in California· 1,742 buildings
- Retail Store buildings in New York City· 525 buildings
- Retail Store buildings in San José· 81 buildings
- Retail Store buildings in Denver· 72 buildings
- Retail Store buildings in Seattle· 68 buildings
- Retail Store buildings in Portland· 53 buildings
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Frequently asked questions
How efficient are Los Angeles's retail store buildings?
The 154 benchmarked retail store buildings in Los Angeles average an ENERGY STAR score of 71 and a site energy-use intensity of 54.5 kBtu/ft² in their latest disclosures under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE).
Which retail store building in Los Angeles has the best energy grade?
10730 W PICO BLVD leads with an ENERGY STAR score of 100 across 713,025 sq ft.
How many retail store buildings in Los Angeles could qualify for ENERGY STAR certification?
60% of the 126 scored retail store buildings report a score of 75 or higher, the threshold for certification eligibility; certification itself is a separate, verified application.
What is the largest retail store building in Los Angeles?
10730 W PICO BLVD, with 713,025 sq ft of gross floor area in its latest disclosure.
About this data
Source: Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) (LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE)), as published October 2, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: BuildingCensus, “Retail Store buildings in Los Angeles”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/los-angeles/type/retail-store (data as of October 2, 2026).